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COVID is terrible and let’s face it: sheltering in place, and social distancing stinks!!! One silver lining is I have seen a large number of new puppies at my clinic and new puppies need potty training. Understanding the physiology of elimination in puppies is crucial. Puppies have a smaller anatomy and, because their bladder and bowels are physically smaller, they fill quicker. Some trainers recommend going outside with the puppy every hour in the beginning. However, a good rule of thumb is, take the number of months old the puppy is plus one hour. For example, if a puppy is two months old, he or she can last two plus one, or three hours total (puppies can usually last longer at night). Also, the act of drinking and eating stimulates their bladder and bowels, so try to take them out both before and after meals. The old saying, “you get more bees with honey than vinegar” is true. Positive reinforcement goes much farther than negative. Either go outside with the puppy or be present when they go in their designated spot. I personally feel it is okay to train a puppy

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outdoors at a very young age if one is careful. If you take your puppy outside, make sure he or she is only allowed in an area that is clean and free of anything potentially toxic, material that could cause a choking episode or potential intestinal obstruction, and free of ticks or excrement from stray or wild animals. We can also use commands such as “make a pee” or “make a poo” and when the puppy goes give lots of praise, a treat, or both. You may sound a little mentally unbalanced to your neighbors in the beginning, but it pays off in the long run. If your puppy has an accident and you do not catch him or her in the act, do not scold, but rather just clean it up (even if you only leave the room for thirty seconds). The puppy will not remember that they did it, but will remember a screaming owner. This will cause the puppy to be afraid of you and look for a more discrete place to go. If you do catch your puppy in the act it is okay to say “NO” or clap your hands to get their attention, but never spank them. Rather, quickly pick your puppy up, carry them outside to finish, and give them lots of praise if they do. When you do clean up use something to neutralize the odor like an enzymatic cleaner. I hope this information helps. My next article will be on crate training, an excellent tool to teach the puppy to hold their bladder and bowels. Dr. Kearns practices veterinary medicine from his Port Jefferson office and is pictured with his son Matthew and his dog Jasmine. Have a question for the vet? Email it to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com and see his answer in an upcoming column.

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SBU storm model predicts wetter, less frequent hurricanes Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF At the beginning of this month, the North Atlantic started its annual hurricane season that will extend through the end of November. Each year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers a forecast in May for the coming season. This year, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center anticipates a 60 percent chance of an above-normal season. The Center anticipates 13 to 19 storms, although that number doesn’t indicate how many storms will make landfall. These predictions have become the crystal ball through which forecasters and city planners prepare for a season that involves tracking disturbances that typically begin off the West coast of Africa and pick up energy and size as they travel west across the Atlantic towards Central America. While some storms travel back out to sea, others threaten landfall by moving up the Gulf Coast or along Atlantic Seaboard of the United States. Kevin Reed, an Associate Professor at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, and Alyssa Stansﬁeld, a graduate student in his lab, recently predicted the likely amount of rainfall from tropical cyclones. Using climate change projection simulations, Reed and Stansﬁeld came up with a good-news, badnews scenario for the years 2070 through 2100. The good news in research they published in Geophysical Research Letters is they anticipate fewer hurricanes. The bad news? The storms will likely have higher amounts of rain, with increased rain per hour. “If you focus on storms that make landfall over the Eastern United States, they are more impactful from a rainfall standpoint,” Reed

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said. “The amount of rainfall per hour and the rainfall impact per year is expected to increase significantly in the future.” In total, the amount of rainfall will be less because of the lower number of storms, although the intensity and overall precipitation will be sufficient to cause damaging rains and flooding. Warmer oceans and the air above them will drive the increased rainfall, as these storms pass over higher sea surface temperatures where they can gain energy. Warmer, moist air gives the hurricanes more moisture to work with and therefore more potential rainfall. “As the air gets warmer, it can hold more water in it,” Stansfield said. “There’s more potential rain in the air for the hurricanes before they make landfall.” Stansfield said the predictions are consistent with what climatologists would expect, reflecting how the models line up with the theory behind them. She explored how climate change affects the size of storms in this paper, but she wants to do more research looking at hurricane size in the future. “If hurricanes are larger, they will drop rainfall over a larger area,” which could increase the range of area over which policy makers might need to prepare for potential damage from flooding and high winds, Stansfield said. While her models suggest that storms will be larger, she cautioned that the field hasn’t reached a consensus about the size of future storms. As for areas where there is greater consensus, such as the increased rainfall their models predict for storms at the end of the century, Stansfield suggested that the confidence in the community about their forecasts, which use different climate models, is becoming “more apparent as more modeling groups reach the same conclusion.”

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In explaining the expectations for higher rainfall in future storms, Reed said that even storms that had the same intensity as current hurricanes would have an increase in precipitation because of the availability of more moisture at the surface. While storms in recent years, such as Hurricanes Harvey, Florence and Dorian dumped considerable rain in their path because they moved more slowly, effectively dumping rain over a longer period of time in any one area, it’s “unclear” whether future storms would move more slowly or stall over land. Several factors might contribute to a decrease in the number of storms. For starters, an increase in wind sheer could disrupt the formation of some storms. Vertical wind sheer is caused when wind speed and direction changes with increasing altitude. Pre-hurricane conditions may also change due to internal variability and the randomness of the atmosphere, according to Reed. Reed said the team chose to use climate models to make predictions for the end of the century because it is common in climate science for comparison to the recent historical record. They also used a 30 year period to limit some of the uncertainty due to internal variability of weather systems. Stansﬁeld, who is in her third year of graduate school and anticipates spending another two years at Stony Brook University before defending her graduate

thesis, said she became interested in studying hurricanes in part because of the effects of Superstorm Sandy in 2012. When she was younger, she and her father Greg used to go to the beach when a hurricane passed hundreds of miles off the coast, where she would see the impact of the storm in larger waves. At some point, she would like to fly in a hurricane hunter plane, traveling directly into a storm to track its speed and direction. Stansfield said one of the more common misconceptions about hurricanes is that the category somehow determines their destructive power. Indeed, Superstorm Sandy was a Category 1 hurricane when it hit New York and yet it caused $65 billion in damage, making it the 4th costliest hurricane in the United States, according to the NOAA. After Stansfield earns her PhD, she said she wants to continue studying hurricanes. One question that she’d like to address at some point is why there are between 80 to 90 hurricanes around the world each year. This has been the case for about 50 years, since satellite records began. “That’s consistent every year,” she said. “We don’t know why that’s the number. There’s no theory behind it.” She suggested that was a “central question” that is unanswered in her field. Understanding what controls the number of hurricanes will inform predictions about how that number will change in response to climate change.

Horoscopes of the week

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Powerful feelings of affection may build up in you this week, Cancer. You may be taking inventory of how you feel about loved ones. Share grand gestures and loving words. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You may get encouragement from an unlikely source this week, Leo. This can inspire you to conduct an in-depth exploration of long-term goals. Embark on a new journey. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 It is alright to feel shy or inhibited this week, Virgo. Uncertainty over long-term plans could be driving these emotions. Once you get your thoughts on paper, you can proceed. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 A desire to add life to your routine could motivate you to find new activities to explore this week, Libra. Infuse your daily schedule with doses of creativity. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this week you may feel sentimental and nostalgic. Perhaps you will reminisce about your childhood by looking over old photographs or playing family movies. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you feel content with yourself and life this week and that is great. An ability to look within with a practice like meditation may contribute to this serene state of mind. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Figuring out how to resolve issues in a relationship may leave you feeling somewhat unsettled, Capricorn. It might be that you do not want to approach sensitive topics. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Excitement about business or work goals might make you feel like taking some dynamic action to promote your ideas to higher ups, Aquarius. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Try collaborating on a fun project this week, Pisces. Check to see if anyone needs assistance if you don’t have your own project in mind. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, news from loved ones may catch you off guard, but could nevertheless make you feel excited this week. This is a sign from the universe that some part of life will change. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This week you may feel like opening your heart to others, Taurus. Show a close friend that you care about him or her, or really further your connection with a romantic partner. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 A busy work schedule may be making things seem more hectic than usual, Gemini. It’s easy to become overwhelmed if you do not find strategies to calm your mind each day.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Dealing with reflux disease

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You might be able to avoid medications by making simple changes Wherever you look there is an advertisement for the treatment of heartburn or indigestion, both of which are related to reflux disease. Reflux typically results in symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation, with stomach contents going backward up the esophagus. For some reason, the lower esophageal sphincter, the valve between the stomach and esophagus, inappropriately relaxes. No one is quite sure why it happens with some people and not others. Of course, a portion of reflux is physiologic (normal By David functioning), especially Dunaief, M.D. after a meal (1). As such, it typically doesn’t require medical treatment. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), on the other hand, differs in that it’s long-lasting and more serious, affecting as much as 28 percent of the U.S. population (2). Can you understand why pharmaceutical firms give it so much attention? GERD risk factors are diverse. They range from lifestyle — obesity, smoking cigarettes and diet — to medications, like calcium channel blockers and antihistamines. Other medical conditions, like hiatal hernia and pregnancy, also contribute (3). Diet issues include triggers like spicy foods, peppermint, fried foods and chocolate.

Smoking and Salt

One study showed that both smoking and salt consumption added to the risk of GERD significantly (4). Risk increased 70 percent in people who smoked. Surprisingly, people who used table salt regularly saw the same increased risk as seen with smokers.

Medications

The most common and effective medications for the treatment of GERD are H2 receptor blockers (e.g., Zantac and Tagamet), which partially block acid production, and proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Nexium and Prevacid), which almost completely block acid production (5). Both classes of medicines have two levels: overthe-counter and prescription strength. Here, I will focus on PPIs, for which more than 100 million prescriptions are written every year in the U.S. (6). The most frequently prescribed PPIs include Prilosec (omeprazole), Protonix (pantoprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole), and Prevacid (lansoprazole). They have demonstrated efficacy for short-term use in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori-induced (bacteria overgrowth in the gut) peptic ulcers, GERD symptoms and complication prevention and gastric ulcer prophylaxis associated with NSAID use (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.) as well as upper gastrointestinal bleeds.

Lifestyle modifications

GERD is a common condition in which the esophagus becomes irritated or inflamed because of acid backing up from the stomach.

A number of modifications can improve GERD, such as raising the head of the bed about six inches, not eating prior to bedtime and obesity treatment, to name a few (10). In the same study already mentioned with smoking and salt, fiber and exercise both had the opposite effect, reducing the risk of GERD (5). This was a prospective (forward-looking) trial. The analysis by Journal Watch suggests that the fiber effect may be due to its ability to reduce nitric oxide production, a relaxant for the lower esophageal sphincter (11).

Obesity

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However, they are often used long-term as maintenance therapy for GERD. PPIs used to be considered to have mild side effects. Unfortunately, evidence is showing that this may not be true. Most of the data in the package inserts is based on short-term studies lasting weeks, not years. The landmark study supporting long-term use approval was only one year, not 10 years. However, maintenance therapy usually continues over many years. Side effects that have occurred after years of use are increased risk of bone fractures and calcium malabsorption; Clostridium difficile, a bacterial infection in the intestines; potential vitamin B12 deficiencies; and weight gain (7).

Bacterial infection risks

The FDA warned that patients who use PPIs may be at increased risk of a bacterial infection called C. difficile. This is a serious infection that occurs in the intestines and requires treatment with antibiotics. Unfortunately, it only responds to a few antibiotics and that number is dwindling. In the FDA’s meta-analysis, 23 of 28 studies showed increased risk of infection. Patients need to contact their physicians if they develop diarrhea when taking PPIs and the diarrhea doesn’t improve (8).

B12 deficiencies

Suppressing hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach may result in malabsorption issues if turned off for long periods of time. In a study where PPIs were associated with B12 malabsorption, it usually took at least three years’ duration to cause this effect. B12 was not absorbed properly from food, but the PPIs did not affect B12 levels from supplementation (9). Therefore, if you are taking a PPI chronically, it is worth getting your B12 and methylmalonic acid (a metabolite of B12) levels checked and discussing possible supplementation with your physician if you have a deficiency.

In one study, obesity exacerbated GERD. What was interesting about the study is that researchers used manometry, which measures pressure, to show that obesity increases the pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter significantly (12). Intragastric (within the stomach) pressures were higher in both overweight and obese patients on inspiration and on expiration, compared to those with normal body mass index. This is yet another reason to lose weight.

Eating close to bedtime

Though it may be simple, it is one of the most powerful modifications we can make to avoid GERD. A study that showed a 700 percent increased risk of GERD for those who ate within three hours of bedtime, compared to those who ate four hours or more prior to bedtime. Of note, this is 10 times the increased risk of the smoking effect (13). Therefore, it is best to not eat right before bed and to avoid “midnight snacks.” Although there are a number of ways to treat GERD, the most comprehensive have to do with modifiable risk factors. Drugs have their place in the arsenal of choices, but lifestyle changes are the first — and most effective — approach in many instances. Consult your physician before stopping PPIs, since there may be rebound hyperacidity (high acid produced) if they are stopped abruptly.

References:

(1) Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 1996;25(1):75. (2) Gut. 2014 Jun; 63(6):871-80. (3) emedicinehealth.com. (4) Gut 2004 Dec.; 53:17301735. (5) Gastroenterology. 2008;135(4):1392. (6) Proton Pump Inhibitor, ClinCalc DrugStats Database, Version 20.0. Updated December 23, 2019. Accessed June 23, 2020. (7) World J Gastroenterol. 2009;15(38):4794–4798. (8) www. FDA.gov/safety/medwatch/safetyinformation. (9) Linus Pauling Institute; lpi.oregonstate.edu. (10) Arch Intern Med. 2006;166:965-971. (11) JWatch Gastro. Feb. 16, 2005. (12) Gastroenterology 2006 Mar.; 130:639-649. (13) Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Dec.;100(12):2633-2636.

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The restored Vanderbilt Estate saltwater pool with a view of Northport Bay Photo from Vanderbilt Museum

Vanderbilt Museum begins slow reopening The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum recently reopened its grounds – but not its buildings – to the public in accordance with Suffolk County and New York State safety guidelines. The museum, which is located at 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, will welcome a limited number of visitors on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come for a stroll, a picnic, salt air, blooming gardens, and spectacular views of Northport Bay. “We are thrilled to have permission from Suffolk County and New York State to begin slowly reopening to the public," said Elizabeth Wayland-Morgan, executive director of the museum. “Our gardeners have been busy working in the gardens and flower beds since May 15, doing spring cleanup and planting new roses and annual flowers. Our crew has been tending to the property, mowing acres of lawn and trimming trees. The work is still in-progress, but the Mansion and Estate grounds are looking beautiful once again. We’re ready and eager to welcome summer visitors,” she said. Visitors are asked to wear a mask when unable to maintain six feet of social distance. Bathrooms will be open to one family/ visitor group at a time, and a custodian will sanitize bathroom touchpoints regularly throughout the day. All visitors must carry out everything they bring with them to the property, including picnic/food waste, and water or beverage containers. The fee to enter the property will be $14 per carload, members are free. your community Tickets Send are available onlineevents onlytoat www. leisure@tbrnewspapers.com vanderbiltmuseum.org.

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YOUR TURN

Juneteenth: Past to Present

BY TARA EBRAHIMIAN

uneteenth, first established by the Black community of Texas in 1866, is now getting in New York State the recognition it has long deserved. On June 17, 2020 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that he would, by Executive Order, recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday, and put it before the New York legislature to make this mandate, law. Although Juneteenth began in the South, it is widely observed throughout the country. It is annually observed in New York, including on Long Island, through independent and collaborative celebrations. Juneteenth’s historic and cultural relevance impacts the entire nation and remains hugely significant for Black heritage and United States history. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Blacks learned that they were legally free. Union Army General Gordon Granger arrived with his troops in Galveston, Texas, and made a profound announcement: the war and slavery were over. Technically the war ended when General Robert E. Lee surrendered on April 9, 1865, and the Emancipation Proclamation, effective January 1, 1863, freed enslaved persons in Confederate states, but the news had not been shared in Texas. It was the last stronghold of slavery. Since 1862, when New Orleans was captured, slave owners from Mississippi, Louisiana, and other southern states had moved with their slaves to Texas. There were approximately 250,000 enslaved people residing in Texas when the declaration was made. Granger’s delivery of the news did not result in an immediate end of slavery. Blacks in Galveston initially celebrated the revelation, but the mayor contradicted the law and forced them to go back to work. It was largely left to the slave owners’ discretion whether they informed individuals that they were no longer enslaved. Many did not initially share the information and instead waited for the arrival of a government agent to tell them. Blacks were frequently not informed until after the harvest. A number of newly emancipated individuals ignored the censure to stay put and left for Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. They did so at their own risk; there were numerous reports of Blacks being lynched as they tried to leave. In 1866 freed people in Texas, in conjunction with the Freedmen’s Bureau, organized formal celebrations for “Jubilee Day.” During the years immediately after the war, Jubilee Day was sometimes celebrated on January 1st, a reference to the enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation. It also functioned as a rally for political and social advancement; Jubilee Day frequently offered instruction for voter

Above, attendees at Juneteenth celebration, Eastwoods Park, Austin, Texas, June 19, 1900. Photo courtesy of The Austin History Center

registration and participation. The day became a mainstream event in Black communities and featured festivities, activities, and food. Segregation in cities prohibited Blacks from going to public parks. Church grounds were often used as sites for the events. And, freed individuals pooled money to purchase land on which to hold celebrations. For example, Black community leaders, led by Reverend Jack Yates, raised $1000 in 1872 to purchase land that is now Houston’s Emancipation Park. These annual celebrations began drawing thousands of participants throughout Texas and expanding beyond the state. By the end of the century, Jubilee Day was known primarily as Juneteenth. During this period, many southern states enacted punitive and punishing Jim Crow legislation that undermined or undid the economic and political progress Blacks had made during and after Reconstruction. These local and state laws were designed to subjugate and stymie Black social, economic, and political development. They disenfranchised Black people through segregation and policies such as the Grandfather Clause that limited or eliminated voting rights.

Many freed people left Texas and the South in search of greater opportunities in the North. Juneteenth was a still Southern celebration and attendance outside of Texas began to wane. Younger generations, more removed from the war and seeking to distance themselves from the legacy of slavery, also started to distance themselves from participating in the unofficial holiday. As the twentieth century progressed, and people moved from agricultural to industrial employment, it was increasingly unlikely that people would be granted time off work for Juneteenth. The Great Depression, in particular, caused a migration from the country to the cities. The Civil Rights movement caused a resurgence in awareness about Juneteenth. Black youth joined their elders in the fight for Civil Rights. There was increased interest in and engagement with history and how the past informs the present. The Poor People’s March to Washington, D.C. served as a catalyst for renewed interest in Juneteenth. Participants returned to their home states and initiated Juneteenth celebrations in locations that had never before experienced them.

In 1980, Texas was the first state to formally recognize Juneteenth; it declared the date a “holiday of significance…” At the end of the decade, California, Illinois, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Washington, D.C., were among the places that presented major events for Juneteenth. Although Congress has remembered Juneteenth in different ways over the years, it is not yet a national holiday. In New York, “Juneteenth Freedom Day” was first identified as a commemorative holiday in 2004, per a state law signed by Governor George Pataki. Long Island hosts a growing number of events and programs dedicated to this occasion. Frequently celebrated on the third Sunday in June, modern events share certain traits with their predecessors, including picnics, cookouts, historical reenactments, street fairs, parades, etc. This year’s festivities are scaled back due to COVID-19, but certain celebrations, such as the Long Island Unity March on June 19, were still scheduled. Author Tara Ebrahimian is the Education Coordinator at the Three Village Historical Society in Setauket — www.tvhs.org.

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With the COVID-19 pandemic on everyone’s mind, many people who have not engaged in estate planning have contacted me about how best to proceed with the development of an estate plan. It seems that the fear of the virus has made people understand the BY LINDA TOGA, ESQ. need for estate planning. However, even if you have a will or a trust, a power of attorney and/or a healthcare proxy, now is a good time to review your documents to confirm that they still express your wishes and meet your needs. Advanced planning is not something you think about once and forget. Successful planning requires that you periodically review and possibly revise your documents to reflect changes in your life circumstances. Some things to think about are: Your beneficiaries: Have any of the beneficiaries named in your will or trust passed away? If so, you may want to name some new beneficiaries to share in your estate. Even if a beneficiary is still living, you should ask yourself if that person is still someone to whom you wish to leave a bequest. Relationships change over time. Are there new people in your life who are important to you? Are there beneficiaries named in your documents with whom you now have little or no contact, perhaps as the result of a divorce or relocation? Did you name a charity that no longer exists as a beneficiary? Are any of the beneficiaries now disabled? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you should consider making changes to your will or trust. The bequests: If you financial situation has changed since you created your estate plan and you can now make more generous bequests, you may want to revisit the size of bequests made to certain individuals. The converse is also true. If your estate is likely to be significantly smaller, perhaps you want to limit the bequests you are making either by removing some beneficiaries or decreasing the amount or percent of your estate going to each beneficiary.

Your fiduciaries: The word fiduciaries refers to the people you have named as executor, trustee, agent and/or guardian in your estate planning documents. If any of the people you named as a fiduciary have passed, you should name a successor. If you named a sibling as an executor because your children were minor and now they are responsible adults, perhaps you want to name one of more of your children as the executor(s) of your estate. Many clients revise their estate plans and name their children as agents on their powers of attorney or healthcare proxies when their children are older, more responsible and in a better position to make important decisions. This may be something you want to consider. If you named guardians to care for your children in the event you die when the children are still minors, it is very important to revisit this appointment. Perhaps your children have attained the age of majority and no longer need a guardian in which case the provision naming a guardian can be deleted. If a guardian may still be needed, you should consider the relationship the named guardian has with your children. Perhaps the person you named no longer has a good relationship with your children, or they have moved out of state and could only serve if your children are relocated. Has the guardian’s financial situation or living arrangements changed to the point that taking in and caring for your children will be overly burdensome? Since the guardian you name may be raising your children, all of these issues deserve serious thought. Although there are many issues to consider when reviewing your estate plan, the points mentioned above can provide a good starting point. Retaining an experienced estate planning attorney to review your documents with you and to discuss any changes you may want made will ensure that your estate plan will once again reflect your wishes. Linda M. Toga, Esq provides legal services in the areas of estate planning and administration, real estate, small business services and litigation. Call 631-444-5605 or email Ms. Toga at Linda@LMTOGALAW.com to schedule a consultation.

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Gardner receives a Lifetime Achievement Award for Vaccinology and Immunology

Pierce Gardner, MD, Professor Emeritus at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, is the recipient of the 2020 Dr. Charles Mérieux Award for Achievement in Vaccinology and Immunology from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID). The award honors individuals whose outstanding lifetime contributions and achievements in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases have led to significant improvement in public health. Dr. Gardner’s career has centered on global health policy and training the next generation of public health providers to tackle health issues in low-resource countries. The Setauket resident has done extensive international work and has been a consultant for the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control, and the Armed Forces Epidemiological Board (now the Defense Health Board). He served in many educational roles while at the Renaissance School of Medicine and remains instrumental in fostering students’ global health interests related to their career paths.

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evin Bacon is no stranger to horror films. In his varied career, he has previously appeared in seven, from the original Friday the Thirteenth (1980) right through The Darkness (2016). Now he stars in You Should Have Left, a film of some style but very little substance. The psychological thriller, written and directed by David Koepp, is based on Daniel Kehlmann’s slender 2017 German novella, Du Hättest Gehen Sollen. It is unsurprisingly produced by Blumhouse, which recently has provided a mixed bag of the genre, ranging from the first-rate Get Out to the headscratchingly terrible Fantasy Island. You Should Have Left opens with a nightmare within a nightmare within a nightmare. One image becomes very important later in the film’s sole interesting reveal. But it is not enough to sustain the one and a half hours that bridge the gap.

Early on, it is teased that time is not quite in sync and this becomes a major point in the film's finale. The story is simple. Kevin Bacons plays former banker Theo Conroy, the older husband of the young and beautiful Susanna (Amanda Seyfried) and even older father of the precociously inquisitive Ella (Avery Essex). Susanna is a successful film and stage actress married to the brooding Theo — but it is hard to see why. (Cue Theo’s fits of jealousy, followed by half-hearted apologies. Statements like “I don’t trust because you’re a really good actress” followed by “I guess I shouldn’t have said that.” It’s not real strong on the dialogue front.) Hints about Theo's unsavory past are dropped throughout the first leg of this limping journey. Eventually, it is divulged that he was accused and acquitted of murdering his first wife by letting her drown in the bathtub. (Cue lots of overflowing bathtub images, both with and without corpse.) However, the publicity forced him into an early retirement.

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The family takes a remote house in a Welsh village, prior to Susanna’s next gig in London. (Cue odd villagers making cryptic statements.) They rent it online from a mysterious landlord with whom they never actually speak; Theo and Susanna later discover that they thought the other had rented it. (Cue Scooby Doo: “Ruh roh!”) The house is spacious and modern and rather blank; it is also off-kilter, with walls at strange angles, and an inside bigger than the outside. (Cue hallways and doors that lead to different hallways and other doors that open and close and lead back to rooms that couldn’t be there but are but … cue lots of running up and down stairs.) There are no pictures but plenty of wall switches. (Cue lamps that turn on by themselves and light peeking from underneath doors.) There are some genuinely unsettling moments: A trail of Polaroids is wonderfully ominous; a shadow without a source flits across a wall; a figure appears in the window as they attempt to escape; Theo’s complete awareness that he is having a nightmare and tries to unsuccessfully slap himself awake — all standard but crafted moments that just don’t add up to anything more than … standard crafted moments. (Cue “Isn’t that just like … ?”) About half way through, there is a nice bit with two cell phones that plays both into Theo's paranoia and his reality. It motivates the latter part of the film which accelerates in tempo and yet never seems to pick up steam. Early on, it is teased that time is not quite in sync and this becomes a major point in the film’s finale. However, it needs a little more plot and a little less plod.

The performances are not bad. Kevin Bacon plays Theo as tightly-wound, introspective, and guilt-ridden. (Cue grimaces and ferocious journal writing and tossed pens.) Amanda Seyfried plays Susanna as both tolerant and vaguely narcissistic. (Cue long suffering looks alternating with exasperation.) Geoff Bell is the ominously knowing storekeeper, Angus. (Cue impenetrable accent.) But the real star of the film is the house. A modern wonder or an eyesore, depending on point-of-view. Is it evil or does it draw evil to it to punish? Angus mutters some vague history that there’s always been a house on the land and it’s the Devil’s Tower. (Cue “What did he say and should I rewind to hear it or never mind this must almost be over, right?”) There have been plenty of entertaining films that have dabbled in the dark powers of a house — Burnt Offerings and The Haunting, for example. This just isn’t one of them. Ultimately, it is just another in a long line of generic arthouse wannabes. Where it fails as a horror movie, it also doesn’t succeed as a character study. To quote Gertrude Stein (Cue pretentious comparison): “There is no there there.” When faced with a title like You Should Have Left, so many possibilities come to mind. You Should Have Left … and So Should I. You Should Have Left … and Taken Me With You. Or You Should Have Left … and That Would Have Been Right. (Cue bad pun.) But, probably the best title would have been You Shouldn’t Have Gone in the First Place. Rated R, You Should Have Left is available On Demand.

This little chipmunk has taken up residence near the front entrance of Times Beacon Record News Media in Setauket this summer and keeps the editorial staff entertained with his antics while the office stays closed to the public during the pandemic. What do you think we should name him? Submit a name suggestion to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com by July 6 at 5 p.m. The reader who's name is chosen will be announced in the July 9 issue and will receive a copy of Tara Drouin's children's book, "One Heart" in the mail. (see the review on page B23) Open to all ages. Good luck!

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Call for artists

Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main St., Huntington has put out a call for artists for its upcoming non-juried exhibition titled "Essential." The exhibit, which will run from July 10 to Aug. 8, will be based on the artists' interpretation of what essential means during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Open to all artists and types of media. For further details, email development@huntingtonarts.org or visit their website at www.huntingtonarts.org. Send your community events to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com

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THE JOY OF BIRDING

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Jay Gao Hometown: Stony Brook Photographer: When empty-nested, I bought myself a Nikon D750 camera, my first DSLR, at the end of 2015 as a New Year’s gift. Before that, I had experience in using compact point and shoot cameras. Favorite camera: Nikon D750, an entrylevel full-frame DSLR. I love its strength in low-light performance. Favorite lenses: For wildlife, I mostly use Sigma 150-600mm 5-6.3 Contemporary, and for travel I like to use Nikon 24-120mm f/4. When shooting flowers, I prefer to use Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G. Favorite locations: I love to visit the Stony Brook Mill Pond and Stony Brook Harbor with my camera. It is a beautiful place all year round and there are so many kinds of birds. As a matter of fact, this is mostly where I have been practicing my bird shots. My other favorite spots include my backyard, West Meadow Beach, Nissequogue River State Park and Sunken Meadow State Park. Have you entered any photo contests? I won first place in the 2018 Better Newspaper Contest of New York Press Association; was selected to exhibit in the Oversea Chinese History Museum in Beijing by the committee of the 4th World Overseas Chinese Photography Exhibition (2019); and won in the “China’s City View”

Jay Gao Favorite quote: In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.— John Muir theme of Impression of China photography contest in 2020, although the display was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Favorite aspect about taking photos: I enjoy going out and shooting with my camera. In addition to appreciating and sharing of the beauty of mother nature, you can benefit from the fresh air and physical exercise. Best advice to get that perfect shot: Go out often and enjoy. When shooting birds, pay attention to the background and try to get close to their eye levels. I mostly use these camera settings: manual mode (1/1200 s, f8 and auto ISO), single point continuous focus and continuous shooting. I love to use the back button focus.

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COOKING COVE

Scallions: The kinder, gentler onion DIRECTIONS:

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

I think of scallions as the kinder, gentler member of the onion family. They have the flavor without the bitter aftertaste but offer the nuances of an onion-y taste. Suited more to delicate dishes than robust ones, they are especially nice in Asian-style cuisine. The other day I dug a lot of them out of my garden, brought them inside and vigorously washed the dirt off them. Then I trimmed them and laid them in a beautiful pyramid on my cutting board and realized I had more than I could use. Or did I? What about a creamy scallion soup? Or scallion pancakes? Or a scallion salad with radishes, cucumbers and herbs?

Creamy Scallion Soup

YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 6 to 7 bunches of scallions • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1 large potato, peeled and diced • 6 cups chicken broth • Salt and freshly ground pepper • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 1/4 cup snipped chives for garnish

Wash, trim and thinly slice the scallions. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat melt butter with the olive oil; add scallions and, stirring often, cook until wilted but not browned. Add potato and chicken broth and over medium-high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until potato is mushy; season with salt and pepper. Let soup sit until cooled slightly, about 15 minutes, then puree in food processor until smooth. Stir in cream; garnish with chives and serve hot, warm, at room temperature or cold with crusty bread and a tomato and cucumber salad.

Scallion and Kimchi Pancakes

YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup flour • 1/2 cup rice flour • Coarse salt • 1 egg, beaten • 1 cup sparkling water, seltzer or club soda • 6 scallions, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced • 1 cup drained kimchi (Korean preserved cabbage) • 1/4 cup liquid from kimchi • 1 tablespoon minced fresh red chile pepper • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

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Preheat oven to 300 F. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, rice flour, salt, egg, sparkling water and kimchi liquid. Stir in scallions, kimchi and chile pepper. In an 8’ nonstick skillet heat 1 to 2 teaspoons oil. Ladle half a cup of batter to cover bottom of skillet and form an 8” pancake. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes each side; transfer to shallow baking pan or baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining batter. Cut each pancake into quarters and serve hot or warm with Korean dipping sauce.

Scallion and Herb Salad with Radishes and Cucumbers

YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • 8 scallions, washed and trimmed, whites and greens separated • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar • 1 teaspoon sugar • Coarse salt to taste • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves • 1 cup fresh arugula • 6 to 8 radishes, washed, trimmed and very thinly sliced • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and minced, • 1 red chile, thinly sliced • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil • 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds

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June 25 to July 2, 2020

Sound Meditation Workshop

Join Comsewogue Public Library for an online Sound Meditation Workshop at 7 p.m. Guided imagery quartz crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, tuning forks, rattles, and other meditative sounds are combined during this session to create a restorative and relaxing experience. Led by Donna Nesteruk. Open to all. Free. Join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/85396187482 Meeting ID: 853 9618 7482. For more information, call 928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

Join the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association in Huntington Station for a Virtual Open Mic Night via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Five poets (Mary Makofske, Maggie Bloomfield, Bill Ratner, J R Turek and Kristin McGlothlin) will present their poetry and everyone is invited to be part of the audience, or share a short poem as well (time permitting!)! Musician Linda Sussman will perform live. Free. Visit www.waltwhitman. org for the link.

Saturday 27 Community Yard Sale

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead will hold a Community Yard Sale today from 9 a. m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date is June 28) Lots of treasures! Too much to list. Social distancing rules will be effect and masks are required. For more information, call 298-5292.

Special recycling event

The Town of Brookhaven and Councilwoman Jane Bonner will host a special recycling event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center, 739 Route 25A, Mount Sinai from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature paper shredding, electronic waste disposal and drug take backs provided by the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department. For further information, call 451-6964. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Northport-East Northport Public Library presents an online program, Gardening with Deer, via Zoom at 11 a.m. There are beautiful plants that deer do not like to eat! Incorporate these perennials, annuals, and shrubs to create an attractive yard with three seasons of bloom. Also learn about physical and scent strategies to reduce deer browsing in your yard. Registration and a valid email address are required to receive Zoom log in information. Visit www.nenpl.org and use program code NENA918 to register. Open to all. The Off-Stage/On-Line series of short works continues at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson with a presentation of “Gram Scams” by Cary Pepper an starring Sheila Sheffield, Matt Hoffman and Eric J. Hughes at 7 p.m. The series is directed by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel with technical production by Tm Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www.theatrethree.com.

Three Village Farmers Market

Virtual Open Mic Night

Gardening with Deer

‘Gram Scams’

Friday 26

The Three Village Artisan & Farmers Market is held every Friday through Oct. 2 on the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket from 3 to 7 p.m. Shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey, soaps, artisan cheese, baked goods, pickles, fudge, ravioli and much more with guest vendors every week. Call 9017151 for more information.

Wednesday 1

Thursday 2

Bluegrass in the Barn BIDEAWEE FUNDRAISER The Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove hosts a drive-in screening of 'The Secret Life of Pets 2' on June 29 at 8:45 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Bideawee Animal Shelter.

Virtual Studio Tour

Gallery North hosts a Virtual Studio Tour with artist Christian White at 4 p.m. as part of its Virtual Artist Encounters series. Enjoy a live tour of the artist’s St. James studio and view his current work. A Q&A session will follow. Visit www.gallerynorth.org to sign up for this free event. Call 751-2676 for more information.

‘Recipe’

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson continues its Off-Stage/On-Line series of short works with a presentation of “Recipe” by Robert Weibezahl and starring Dana Bush, Jeffrey Hoffman, Jessica Contino, Dylan Robert Poulos and Jae Hughes at 7 p.m. The series is directed by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel with technical production by Tm Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www.theatrethree.com.

Sunday 28

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

The Village of Port Jefferson hosts a farmers market at the Mayor Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 15. Featuring over 30 vendors offering local produce, honey, bread and baked goods, international specialties, plants and more. Call 473-4724 or visit www. portjeff.com.

Monday 29 'The Secret Life of Pets 2'

Catch an outdoor screening of "The Secret Life of Pets 2" at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove at 8:45 p.m. Rated PG. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Bideawee Animal Shelter. $50 per carload. Tickets must be purchased in advance online www.movielotdrivein.com.

Tuesday 30

Outdoor Thrift and Plant Sale

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown hosts an outdoor Thrift Sale for Wildlife every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through July 14. The sale will be held in and around the garages by the parking area. There will also be a plant sale featuring seasonal flowers and ferns from the center’s formal gardens. Donations are also welcome. Call Eric at 377-9693 for more information.

Live Sky Room Talk

Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington presents a Live Sky Room Talk of “The Stranger” starring Orson Welles on at 8 p.m. Join film historian Glenn Andreiev for a discussion of the 1945 film noir classic followed by a q&a via Zoom. $10, $7 members. To sign up, visit www. cinemaartscentre.org.

Join Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead for a bluegrass drive in concert in the barn at 6:30 p.m. featuring Buddy Merriam & Back Roads. Tickets are $40 per car. Reservations required by calling 298-5292 or by visiting www.hallockville.com.

Thursday Trivia Night

Test your knowledge and compete virtually against others in topics of history, science, art, films, literature, geography, pop culture, maritime themes and more at the Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor's Thursday Trivia Night at 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Visit www.whalingmuseum.org to sign up.

Conversations in the Arts

Huntington Arts Council presents an online version of Conversations in the Arts: The Arts and Words with Facebook Live from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This talk will explore how words can be an art form unto themselves through a variety of formats including through poetry, lyrics, storytelling, comedy and drama. Panelists include Nicole SG Oquendo; Steven Prestia; and Walt Sargent. Moderator will be Cynthia Shor, Executive Director/Walt Whitman Birthplace Association. Free. Go to Facebook @Huntington Arts Council, Inc. to be a part of this informative discussion. CALENDAR DEADLINE is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record News Media, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733. Email your information about community events to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com. Calendar listings are for not-for-profit organizations (nonsectarian, nonpartisan events) only, on a space-available basis. Please include a phone number that can be printed.

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Religious D irectory

Byzantine Catholic

RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayﬂower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org FATHER VLADYSLAV BUDASH, PAROCHIAL VICAR DEACON ROBERT KNAPP JOSEPH S. DURKO, CANTOR Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there are no public Masses and the Thrift Shop is closed. Masses streamed on our website, www.stgmajella.org Ofﬁce Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 am- 4 pm Call the ofﬁce for information about Baptisms, Weddings

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-473-0165 • Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631– 928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631–331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Ofﬁce email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Ofﬁce Hours:Mon.-Sat. 9am - 2pm REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. GERALD CESTARE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR ASSOC. PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE Daily Mass is being celebrated Monday to Friday at 8am; respecting all NYS and Diocesan guidelines of social distancing, face masks, etc. Sunday Mass is taped and offered by Saturday 5pm on St. James’ web site and

Facebook. Baptisms, one family at a time; funerals, weddings are being celebrated again respecting all NYS and Diocesan guidelines of social distancing, face masks, etc.; contact rectory office for available times. Reconciliation (Confession) by appointment and call for the Anointing of the Sick, we still make house calls. We offer our deepest thanks to all those on the front lines in health care- physicians, nurses, technicians, and all those involved in either direct or indirect patient care; to first responders; to our local essential businesses and their staffs, that have remained open to provide us with food, household supplies, postal and banking needs, and gas for our cars and for all of the everyday heroes … We thank you and pray God’s blessings and protection and care be upon you. In light of the Public Health situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, let us pray to St. Raphael the Archangel ... The Healer: St. Raphael, Because you are the “medicine of God” we humbly pray to you to calm our fears and anxieties … and to grant healing to those suffering from the Corona virus offer your protection and strength to those in the medical professions offering care to those so afflicted. May we trust in the Lord, who is our Shepherd, as we walk through this valley of ‘fear and death,’ in this time of darkness. May we be anointed in the Spirit’s love and ask that you always direct us in the way of peace, health, and salvation. Amen.

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, N.Y. 11789 Parish Office: 631-744-8566; FAX 631-744-8611 Parish Website: www.stlouisdm.org Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith. No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort. REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. ALPHONSUS IGBOKWE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS, PARISH ASSISTANT Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 10:30 am; 12 noon. Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm. Please contact Parish Office for an appointment. Reconciliation: Sat.: 4-4:45 pm or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick: by request. Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date. Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: Contact 631-473-1211.

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Society of Saint Pius X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY 11738 631–736–6515 • sspxlongisland.com Please consult sspxlongisland.com for current Mass dates and times.

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON Take care of yourselves, wash your hands, wear your mask, check on your neighbors. Grace and Peace, Rev. Phil Worship with us online! Sundays at 10 am (or anytime) on Facebook and YouTube.

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond Visit our website www.allsouls–stonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am All Souls now offers a 30 minute Inter-Faith Service Join us Sunday mornings at 8 am or 9:30 am for a 30 minute morning virtual prayer service. This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

THE REV. CN. DR. RICHARD D. VISCONTI, RECTOR 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: ofﬁce@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Please note that the Episcopal Diocese of LI has suspended all public worship services. Please check our website for the latest information or call the ofﬁce. Let God walk with you as part of our family– friendly community.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccofﬁce@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST–IN–CHARGE BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, WE ARE NOT CERTAIN IF WE ARE ABLE TO HAVE OUR SERVICES. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN 9 AM AND 12 PM (631-473-0273) FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION. PLEASE DON’T CALL AFTER HOURS. LET US PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER. GOD BLESS YOU. Father Anthony DiLorenzo It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

490 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 631-584-5560 www.stjamesstjames.org Parish Office email: stjameschurchnyoffice@gmail.com THE REV. IAN C. WETMORE, RECTOR During this time of the coronavirus pandemic, the church is closed but you are welcome to join us every Sunday for livestream worship from the church at 9:30 a.m. You can access it on the Facebook page of St James Episcopal Church, St James, NY. Please call the church office for information about pastoral care and other church-related activities. Where is God calling us? To grow in faith through Scripture and prayer, To build relationships in Christ, To serve one another and the world.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“To know Christ and to make Him known” REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR MRS. CLAIRE MIS, SEMINARIAN ALEX PRYRODNY, ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR 12 Prospect St, Huntington ● (631) 427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library www.stjohnshuntington.org ● LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worship – Live Stream 10:00 AM – Rite II with music Morning Prayer – Live Stream 9:00 am – Monday thru Friday 6:00 pm – Evening Prayer visit our website for more information

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

To Know Christ and To Make Him Known 322 Main Street, East Setauket www.3vc.org • 631-941–3670 LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY All Services and Activities are Canceled. Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. DEMETRIOS N. CALOGREDES, PROTOPRESBYTER Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Ofﬁce*

To be listed in the Religious Directory please call 631–751–7663

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT MANY RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS HAVE CANCELLED SERVICES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE. Continued on next page •

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Religious D irectory

VILLAGE CHABAD

Center for Jewish Life & Learning “Judaism With A Smile” 360 Nicolls Road, East Setauket Next To Fire Dept. 631-585–0521 • www.MyVillageChabad.com RABBI CHAIM & RIVKIE GROSSBAUM RABBI MOTTI & CHAYA GROSSBAUM RABBI SHOLOM B. & CHANIE COHEN Membership Free Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly Acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department Lectures And Seminars Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle For Special Needs Children The Cteen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library Chabad At Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928–3737 • www.northshorejewishcenter.org RABBI AARON BENSON • CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan- Call For Times. Tot Shabbat • Family Services • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Seniors’ Club Youth Group • Continuing Ed • Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop Food Pantry • Lecture Series • Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative Curriculum And Programming For Children Ages 5-13 Imagine A Synagogue That Feels Like Home! Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey. Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751–8518 • www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, And Friendship. Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY • CANTOR MARCEY WAGNER RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm And Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot • Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood • Book Club-More

To be listed in the Religious Directory please call 631–751–7663

Lutheran–ELCA

Methodist

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR ERIC FARET, VICAR Email: ofﬁce@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com We are livecasting ourworship service at our regular Sunday times- 8:00, 9:30, and 11 a.m. The service can be accessed in the three ways on the Homepage of our website: www.hopeluth.com. Our Zoom service begins at 8 a.m., and visitors are invited to join the group by using the meeting ID available on the website. Links are also posted on our Facebook “Friends who like Hope Lutheran Church” group. The YouTube channel we use is “Rev Dr Richard O. Hill,” where the service and other items are available. We have a live Zoom Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1:00 and a Hymn Sing event on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. All are welcome. We have a “Hope’s Kids” Facebook group for children to use. Our Food Pantry is open to everyone on Thursdays from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. for picking up food. Also, donations can be made from 11 a.m.-noon or by making arrangements by leaving a message on the church answering service. Offerings to support our ministry can be made through our website’s “Share God’s Mission” page. In any emergency, call the pastor at 516-848-5386.

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–1523 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca St. Paul’s is closed to the public while Covid-19 pandemic social distancing protocols are in effect. Services are available at www.facebook.com/ StPaulsELCA and www.StPaulsLCPJS.org. You are encouraged to remain at home and tune in to our services on Facebook Live. If you have questions, call, text, or email Pastor Paul. We continue to serve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

Lutheran–LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PASTOR STEVE UNGER Join us Sunday mornings on our website at 9am for hymns, prayer and God’s word. May God’s richest blessing be upon you and may He protect you and hold you in the palm of His hand. Please continue to call our phone number for updated information of the events of the church and go to our website. We, as a church, are here for you and if you are in need, please call us. Our Pastor is available and you are welcome to call the church to speak to him. May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you.

33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD–PASTOR • 631-941–3581 Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer: Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir: Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 Pm

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

532 Moriches Road, St. James 11780-1316 REV. PRINCE DONKOR, PASTOR 631-584-5340 All are Welcome Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10 am Tuesday Evening is Prayer Group at 7:30 pm Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 7:30 am Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study at 1 pm Wednesday Evening Choir Practice at 7:30 pm AA Ministry Every Monday and Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 pm

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Main Street, Corner Of 25A And Main Street East Setauket • 631–941–4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR www.setauketumc.org • sumcny@aol.com Adult Bible Study: 9am Sunday Worship Service & Church School: 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) Monthly On 2nd Tuesday At 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

107 South/Main Streets • (631) 473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us. THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Email: ofﬁce@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org Sunday Worship Service Visit our Facebook page ‘First Presbyterian Church of Poret Jefferson/Activities and Missions,’ click on “Post’ or ‘Video’ for live Sunday service at 10 am or recorded video anytime. NYS Certiﬁed Preschool and Daycare - Noah’s Ark The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy and good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660. THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR “Visit Our Website: setauketpresbyterian.org for updates on worship. Our service will be streamed live at 9:30 on Sunday mornings until further notice.”

Quakers RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

4 Friends Way, St. James 631–928-2768 • www.cbquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit. We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, Religious Education for children. During this time when we are asked not to gather together physically, we are gathering online for worship. Please see our website (www.consciencebayquakers.org) for information about joining in. All are welcome.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 631–751–0297 www.uufsb.org • ofﬁce@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) We are a religious community that seeks diversity, individual spiritual growth, social and economic justice. Sunday Service: 10:30 am Children’s Sunday Religious Education Classes: 10:30 am Senior High Youth Group Adult Faith Development Choir, Folk Group, classical music Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique

Would You Like to Join Our Religious Directory? For More Information Please Call 631-331-1154

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT MANY RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS HAVE CANCELLED SERVICES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE.

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One Heart

BOOK REVIEW

One Heart By Tara Drouin

Children’s Book F

Reviewed by Melissa Arnold

One Heart

or the past several weeks, a national conversation about racism and discrimination has reached a fever pitch. Protests are happening from coast to coast, social media is buzzing, and statues are being taken down. As a musician, teacher and parent, Tara Drouin has always tried to instill young people with good values, among them respect, inclusivity, and celebrating the things that make us different and unique. Several years ago, Drouin’s band iRideSense (pronounced “iridescence”) wrote a song called “One Heart” that shares those messages. Not long after, she published a book for children, also titled One Heart. Now more than ever, the message Author Tara Drouin of “One Heart” — both on the page liberal arts from Nassau County Community and in the fun, upbeat tune — is needed College. I was taking a music class, as well as in our world. The book is easy enough for a lot of English and poetry classes. young readers to try alone, and can be used I worked in the fashion industry for many as a lighthearted, positive conversation starterOne Heart years, but music Copyright © 2018 by Iridesense Music, Inc. was always a serious pursuit. about these important issues. Tara Drouin All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used orSongwriting reproduced in anycame manner easily whatsoever towitout me.written I would is also availablepermission to leadexcept 45-minute in the case oflessons brief quotations articles and useembodied music inascritical an outlet forreviews. my feelings and on diversity for students either in-person Printed in TheorUnited States of America. expressing the way I live life. It’s my therapy. virtually. Teachers can hire her via the Nassau A lot of the songs I write are the things I need County BOCES system. to tell myself. Are you from Long Island? Tell me a bit about your band, iRideSense. When I was very young, I lived in Far I’ve been playing in iRideSense since Rockaway, and then we moved to Merrick my early 20s — we’ve been together since when I was about 12. 1993. I’m now married to the drummer, Were you a musical child? Do you come and my brother is a part of the band as well. from a musical family? When I first started school at Nassau County Yes! My mom would play guitar around Community College, I met Rob Viccari, who the house. She was really into Joni Mitchell became our guitar player, and my husband and a lot of classic rock — The Eagles, Linda Rich auditioned for us. He was the last piece Ronstadt, Led Zeppelin — all of those were of the puzzle. Some of our songs ended up played at home. I took guitar lessons when I being licensed to Nickelodeon, which was was around 12, but it didn’t really stick in the really cool. We released a couple albums and beginning. My younger brother really took got to do a cross-country tour, so it’s been a to it, though, and he was writing songs at 16 crazy ride. years old. It wasn’t until I started playing bass You’re also a teacher, correct? that I really found my instrument. I am. I went back to school to become a What did you pursue in school, and teacher when I was in my 30s. I had always what did you end up doing for a career? thought about teaching and I knew I wanted When I first started college, I wasn’t sure to make a difference in the world with what I wanted to do, so I got a degree in music. The band was moderately successful,

Written by: Tara Drouin

Illustrated by: Nancy Noskewicz but I did want another career, and my husband encouraged me to go back to school. I got a bachelor’s in English and my master’s in education for grades 1 through 6 from Queens College. I’ve been teaching for 12 years now in Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. What came first, the idea for the book One Heart or the song? The song came first. I’ve had a diverse population in all my classrooms my students have been Dominican, Haitian, Asian, Jewish, and from many other backgrounds. I saw a need for children to learn that while, yes, we might all look different and have different experiences, on the inside, we have the same heart. We’re all human. I wanted to write an upbeat song that would bring people together and share that message of unity. It’s a bit of a departure from our normal pop-rock sound — “One Heart” is more folk-based, and I had my daughter and nephew sing on the chorus. We released

the song on the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, in 2016. What inspired you to write this story? I could always picture images to go along with the lyrics of the song. I really saw it turning into a book. How did you go about publishing the book? I self-published. At first I didn’t know that was possible, and I put a lot of time into researching and sending query letters to publishers. I read that the process was competitive. But then a friend said to me, “You know you can self-publish, right?” I had no idea. I ended up going with Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing, where each book is printed on demand instead of in mass quantities. It works really well for me. Is there a target age group? I think it would be a good fit for kids in pre-K through 5th grade. BOOK REVIEW continued on page B24

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Who is the illustrator and how did you find her? I met a really nice art teacher working in the Bethpage School District named Nancy Noskewicz, and she also loved the idea of the book, so she offered to illustrate it for me and we began to collaborate. She had never illustrated a book before, and it had been a long time since she’d done artwork for herself, outside of the school setting, so she was really excited. I loved the creativity she brought to the illustrations. Have you gotten feedback on the book since it was written? Yes, I got some great feedback and sold a bunch of copies. A friend of mine put the book images together with the song track on YouTube, which went over really well, too. I also got to do an interview on The Donna Drake Show.

What’s next for you? Have you written any other books? Before the pandemic started, we were getting ready to go back into the studio to record some new songs with the band. We haven’t put out an album since 2015. We just got the green light to come in whenever we’re ready, so that’s exciting. I also have two children’s book ideas in the works — one is about my parent’s house in the Catskills, called Red Rock Road, and the other is based on a lullaby.

What message do you hope kids will come away with after reading your book? This book teaches kids about unity and kindness in a way that’s easy to understand. No one should be judged by the color of their skin, but rather the kind of person that they are. In light of everything that has happened

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EYE ON THE STREET Phase 3 in Suffolk County is finally here! Effective June 24, it allows for larger gatherings of people, indoor dining at restaurants and the opening of more personal care businesses like nail salons with restrictions for safety. We sent our star reporter David Luces out on the streets of Port Jefferson last Friday to find out what the community is looking forward to the most as we move forward.

Michael Innace, Holbrook

Nora F., Port Jefferson

I've missed indoor dining. It’ll be a good time to go out with friends again. I’m looking forward to going back to Pasta Pasta; they just have great dishes. My daughter’s baby shower is July 12, so when I first heard that they’re opening up indoor dining, I was hopeful it will still be able to happen. Also, just being able to get my nails and hair done will be nice.

Joan Roehrig, Setauket

We did outdoor dining a few days ago, it just felt so good to be outside and sit around. I would probably want to dine in as well. I’m not in a hurry to go back to the nail salon. I’m not sure if I’m comfortable going back right now. I’m definitely interested in getting my nails and hair done, but I’m in a wait and see mode; I’m not ready to dive in. If I saw that they were taking the proper safety precautions, I might go in.

I wouldn’t mind going back to some of the indoor dining. I see some of the places here have all the servers, workers wearing masks. I know my wife is erring on the side of caution through all of this, so she has no interest in going out to eat. So, I probably won’t be dining out just because she doesn’t really want to. Nail salons is another thing that she is putting on hold until she feels safe to go back. I think even after Phase 4 people are still going to act cautiously. I think there are going to be residual effects.

Victoria Fitzpatrick, Port Jefferson

Tom Adams, Shoreham

I’m looking forward to being able to go out to dinner again. I miss going to Orto in Miller Place; I like having their linguine with white clams. I also miss playing tennis and playing doubles matches. I usually play a lot with my friends in Shoreham Village. Right now, we can only play single matches only.

Anthony Squitire, Centereach

I’ve been getting by just with takeout, but I will definitely consider going back to dine in at a restaurant once they reopen. I know museums are in Phase 4, but I would really like to go back to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the city — it’s been like two years since I've been there.

Indoor dining is something I missed. Anything seafood or outdoors is top of the notch [for me]. If I see you’re abiding by the rules and doing what you’re supposed to be doing as a restaurant owner, then I will go in. I need to get some lobsters — there’s a place on the South Shore that I go to. I would go back to the salon, as long as they're doing the right thing. If they’re not doing the right thing I’m walking out. I’m a healthcare worker and I’m worried about the second wave. Photos by David Luces

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The Seawolves women’s soccer team are reloaded and ready to repeat. Head Coach Tobias Bischof has finished his first full calendar year at the helm of the Stony Brook Women’s Soccer program, and recently announced his Class of 2020 signees. The group includes four native Long Islanders and the program’s fourth Hawaiian in that many years. “I am very excited to announce this year’s class as we continue to build this program where we want to go,” Bischof said. “All five of these young women are very skilled players that will help us win on the field but also are great in the classroom and in their respective communities and those are all of the qualities we are looking for in Stony Brook student-athletes.” Rutgers transfer Alicia D’Aoust is the first of the Long Islanders, as the Smithtown native will move a little closer to home for her final three years of soccer. The 2019 Academic All-Big Ten honoree was the leading scorer for the FC Fury Girls DA U-18 Team, one of the top clubs in the country. She also was a member of the United States Youth Soccer ODP Region 1 team and a Top Drawer Soccer Top 150 Player coming out of high school. East Meadow Soccer Club captains and teammates Emma Beattie and Kerry Pearson will continue to play together as they head into college. The sister of current Sacred Heart Pioneer Maureen Pearson, Kerry was a two-time, allNassau County selection. She was a five-year member of East Meadow SC in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), serving as a threeyear captain on the Dash and a two-year captain with the Gunners. She was selected to the ECNL Northeast Conference Selection program during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Finally, she was a

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member of the United States Youth Soccer ODP Region 1 team from 2014 to 2017. Beattie was a two-time, all-Nassau County member, as well as an NYSSWA two-time, allstate selection for Carle Place. She was selected as a two-time Defensive MVP for the Frogs during her high school career. A six-year competitor in the ECNL, her squad won the ECNL North American Cup in 2018 and she competed in the organization’s champions league in 2016 with East Meadow SC, who was ranked fifth nationally at the time. Shannon Kilian brings two-sport athleticism to the goalkeeper position as the Seawolves’ fourth and final Long Island signee. The three-time goalkeeper of the year in the conference was also selected to Newsday’s Top 100 in both soccer and basketball. She also was the 2018 recipient of the Howard Gould Award for Most Outstanding

Goalkeeper in Nassau County. Makenna Robinson will join Leah Feato, Tatum Kauka and Chelsie DePonte as Hawaiians in Seawolves Country when the calendar turns to fall. The outside winger was named to the HYSA All Stars and selected as the most outstanding player in girl’s soccer. She won the state championship with Leahi Premier three years in a row and was a discovery player for Davis Legacy in the ECNL. She competed for the OL Reign’s 2002 DA team. She was a member of the ODP West Region team, which won an international tournament in Costa Rica. These five will join a record-setting Seawolves squad that won 14 games in 2019, tying a 31-yearold program mark. The program is also coming off its second consecutive America East regular season title and second America East tournament title in three seasons.

Men’s hoops alum Tyrell Sturdivant signs professionally in Luxembourg Seawolves alum Tyrell Sturdivant will take his talents to Luxembourg for his next professional season. He signed a professional contract with BBC Arantia Larochette on June 8. “I’m very excited to get back to Luxembourg and be playing in the top league,” Sturdivant said. “It’s a big step for my career and I can’t wait to get to work.” During his 2019-20 campaign in Germany, the 2018 Stony Brook

graduate averaged 20.5 points, 13.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game with VfB 1900 Giessen. Sturdivant was a member of the Seawolves’ 2016 America East Championship team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. He also earned All-America East Third Team honors during his sophomore campaign. He returns to Luxembourg after playing with AS Soleuvre from 2018-19.

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Volleyball adds Julia Patsos to incoming class

The Stony Brook volleyball team has added another high-level student-athlete to its already touted incoming class. Head coach Kristin Belzung recently announced the addition of libero Julia Patsos of Oakdale. “We are excited to add Julia to an already wonderful class of incoming Seawolves,” Belzung said. “We are particularly excited about adding the right pieces from a culture standpoint in addition to athletic ability. She fits the bill perfectly.” Patsos will arrive at Stony Brook after a decorated career at Connetquot High School. With the Thunderbirds, Patsos was an integral part of her team that won state championships in 2017 and 2019 in addition to three Long Island championships. Along with a state title, the libero wrapped up her senior season as an allstate and all-Long Island selection and was an all-tournament honoree. The four-year letterwinner and team captain also collected numerous accolades from the Suffolk County Volleyball Coaches Association, including being named Defensive Player of the Year, “Super 7” and all-county. At the club level, Patsos competes with Academy Volleyball. “We are always looking to add Long Island talent to our gym, and Julia’s competitiveness and work ethic are nonstop,” Belzung said. “She is a feisty player and a winner from great high school and club programs and will add depth to a very competitive libero position for us.” Patsos joins fellow Stony Brook signees Abby Campbell, Torri Henry, Leoni Kunz and Lauren Schmitz, who will enter the program in the fall.

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